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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Helsing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Helsing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Helsing
- high 90 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
- Hiring momentum
- 187 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.
About this role
The Commercial Director at Helsing will focus on developing and implementing a strategic engagement framework with key UK defense procurement organizations. This role involves building a senior network, collaborating with leadership to align procurement strategies with commercial objectives, and representing the company at high-level forums. The position requires a deep understanding of both defense procurement and technology sectors to effectively bridge these areas and advance Helsing's mission.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrable track record of shaping or delivering major UK defence procurement programmes at a senior level
- Established network within DE&S, the National Armaments Director Group, or equivalent defence procurement bodies
- Experience operating at the interface of government procurement and industry
- Ability to translate complex procurement landscapes into clear strategic priorities
- Experience in developing defence engagement strategies, including stakeholder mapping and relationship management
Nice to have
- Experience gained through a secondment in industry, a consulting environment, or another cross-sector role that bridges procurement and commercial strategy
- Direct experience of transitioning from a senior DE&S or equivalent government procurement role into an industry-facing position
What you get
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- The role requires navigating complex procurement landscapes which may involve significant challenges
- The position operates in a highly specialized and unique technical domain, which may limit transferable skills
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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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